Meet an “Amazing” With Unmatched Skill and Strength

Johanna Quaas, age 91, is the oldest gymnast in the world. She is a regular competitor in the amateur competition “Landes-Seniorenspiele,” in Saxony, Germany.

Johanna has had a life-long love affair with gymnastics. She appeared in her first competition at the age of 9. She later became a coach, and has trained such gymnastic luminaries as Olympians Barbara Dix-Stolz and Christel Felgner-Wunder. In addition to training gymnasts and as well as other gymnastic coaches, Johanna co-authored the renowned text book "Gerätturnen" (“Gymnastics”). Her dedication to her sport is downright